1534
Rescue at Sea
1
"Chevalier Valbelle"
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Dong Nai S. Vietnam
This attempt was organised by a group of 10 fishermen from Dong Nai who decided to take their families out of Vietnam in search of improved economic opportunities. They intended to make for Singapore or Malaysia, but got into difficulties at sea and were rescued by a Hong Kong bound ship. The interviewed source felt that the attempt would not have been organised if the ten hoads of families felt that there was no chance of overseas resettlement or a possibility of repatriation.
1535
small boat
2
Hue,
Both seeking improved
C.Vietnam
1536
small boat
1
1537
Rescue at Sea
2
(Carla A Hills) (syndicate)
Haiphong N.Vietnam
HoChiMinh
City
S. Vietnam
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economic opportunities.
Inspired by letters and friends and news broadcasts from VOA/33C. Neither would have left Vietnam if they thought that there was no chance or resettlement or a possibility of repatriation.
A small group of family and friends of the boat owner seeking improved economic opportunities overseas.Boat owner and his friends inspired by letters from friends and relatives overseas. Did not know what BBC/VOA was! Would not have left Vietnam if he thought there was no chance of resettlement or a possibility of repatriation.
Departure organised by Vietnamese ethnic syndicate for fee paying passengers, mainly people connected with former regime. All paid large sums to the syndicate for their departure. Many had relatives living overseas. Motivations including
"political asylum, family reunion, seeking religious
freedom. Ncne considered other government's policies when planning to leave Vietnam.
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